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    The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
    The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
    The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy
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    The Will to Believe, and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy

    By William James

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    In the book "The Will to Believe," James discusses the interrelationships of belief, will, and intellect. He examines such questions as to how we believe, how our intellectual considerations influence our beliefs, or whether the thought can be irrational. He compares chance versus determinism, free will versus fate, and pluralism versus monism. James also writes about psychical research, Hegelianism, and Spencer's philosophy.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateNov 19, 2019
    ISBN4057664112453
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